A mum has thanked the public for giving “a little boy his legs” after a fundraising drive saw her son finally get his powered wheelchair which was denied by the NHS.

Shelley Simmonds took to Facebook to describe her gratitude after the public raised £6,000 towards a new wheelchair for her disabled son Fraser, which will allow him to play with his friends at school.

Fraser’s parents requested a powered wheelchair for the four-year old on the NHS so he could integrate within the school and participate in activities.

But, after "dragging their heels" for three months, the service refused to fund a powered wheelchair.

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“Because of your generosity in raising over £6,000, you have enabled a local Essex based charity called Wipe Away Those Tears to be in a position to offer to fund the difference.

“You all made this happen and we are simply blown away and truly humbled by the kindness. Amazing human beings.

“To every single person who donated from strangers reading the news articles, to our fellow Duchenne families, friends who shared our story and to all who left a message of support - no words will ever be enough to thank you.

“Every time the little man uses his wheels, we will think how much kindness went into making it happen for him - you have given a little boy his legs.”